Medical Assistant- Surgical Practice

Trinity Health; City of Albany (NY); On-site; USD 26,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

Trinity Health in Albany, NY is seeking a Medical Assistant for a Surgical Practice. This full-time, day-shift role supports nurses and physicians in delivering quality patient care and maintaining efficient clinic operations.

Responsibilities include patient intake, vital signs, EHR documentation, referrals, specimen handling, and revenue-cycle tasks such as scheduling, check-in/out, and charge entry, all while upholding HIPAA and confidentiality standards.

Qualifications

• Graduate of a Medical Assistant Training Program.
• Holds National Medical Assistant Certification: CMA, CCMA, or RMA.
• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• At least 10 months’ work and/or clinical training in the healthcare field.
• Experience with manual vital signs and electronic health records.
• Ability to obtain and record patient data including history, allergies, medications.
• Knowledge of basic anatomy and medical terminology.
• Experience assisting physicians, nurses, or other healthcare providers.
• Commitment to confidentiality and HIPAA compliance.

Responsibilities

• Escort patient to exam room and document vital signs in the EHR.
• Respond to patient concerns appropriately.
• Complete referrals and obtain pre-authorizations for diagnostics.
• Follow protocol for collection and delivery of specimens.
• Maintain stocked exam rooms and assist with clinical tasks.
• Document exposure incidents per policy.
• Support revenue cycle: scheduling, registration, check-in/out, claims.
• Ensure patient forms are scanned into the EHR.

Skills

Vital signs

Patient data collection

HIPAA compliance

Medical terminology

Team collaboration

Patient education

Education

Medical Assistant Training Program

CMA/CCMA/RMA Certification

High School Diploma or Equivalent

Tools

Electronic health record system

Job description

Description

Medical Assistant - Surgical Practice - Albany - FT - Days

Employment Type

Full time

Shift

Day Shift

Position Highlights

• Quality of Life: Where career opportunities and quality of life converge
• Advancement: Strong orientation program, generous tuition allowance and career development
• Work/Life: Monday – Friday Office Hours

What You Will Do

The Medical Assistant is responsible to perform the duties of the position in support of the nurses and physicians in providing quality medical care.

Responsibilities

• Escorts patient to exam room, takes appropriate vital signs and documents all necessary health information into the electronic medical record.
• Responds to patients concerns appropriately.
• Completes referrals and obtains pre-authorizations for diagnostic testing.
• Follows proper protocol for collection and delivery of specimens.
• Participates in all required meetings and practice huddles.
• Completes incoming patient forms and ensures forms are scanned into the electronic medical record if applicable.
• Uses Universal Precautions with all encounters. Knows and follows procedure for handling occurrences involving exposure to blood or other body fluid.
• Documents all exposure incidents per St Peter’s Health Partners Medical Associates policy.
• Notifies physician regarding patients in need of physician intervention.
• Ensures that patient exam rooms are stocked and cleaned at all times.
• Follows office protocol to ensure adequate supplies are ordered and stocked.
• Performs office testing with appropriate training and within scope of practice.
• Handles medical waste appropriately.
• Provides educational materials to patients.
• Provides patients with electronic copy of medical record.
• If applicable perform front-end functions to insure achievement of established revenue cycle metrics, consistent with excellence standards and practice workflows:
• Scheduling and registration
• Check-in
• Check-out
• Charge entry/claims
• End of day processes

General Duties Including But Not Limited To

• Document processing
• Scanning
• Inbox monitoring
• Complies with Patient Centered Medical Home (PCMH) care delivery model.
• Performs all mandatory training.
• Maintains patient confidentiality and adheres to HIPAA regulations.
• Works cooperatively with all team members to ensure quality patient care at all times.
• Communicates respectfully and effectively with providers, clinical staff, colleagues, managers and others.
• Adheres to St Peter’s Health Partners Medical Associates Code of Conduct in performance of all job duties.
• Obtains and maintains medical assistant certification according to MA certification policy.
• Cross covers other areas as needed

Preferred Qualifications

What you will need:

• Graduate of a Medical Assistant Training Program
• Holds National Medical Assistant Certification: CMA, CCMA, RMA

Minimum Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalency
• At least 10 months’ work and/or clinical training experience in the healthcare field
• Proficient in obtaining manual vital signs
• Experience using an electronic health record system
• Commitment to confidentiality and respect
• Ability to obtain and record patient data including but not limited to: prior health history, family history, allergies, current medications, current complaints, health screening questionnaires
• Knowledge of basic anatomy and medical terminology
• Experience assisting physicians, nurses, or other healthcare providers in performing clinical tasks and procedures
• Ability to provide patients with information related to their health and wellness

Pay Range:$19.00-$26.15

Pay is based on experience, skills, and education. Exempt positions under the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) will be paid within the base salary equivalent of the stated hourly rates. The pay range may also vary within the stated range based on location.

Our Commitment

Rooted in our Mission and Core Values, we honor the dignity of every person and recognize the unique perspectives, experiences, and talents each colleague brings. By finding common ground and embracing our differences, we grow stronger together and deliver more compassionate, person-centered care. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other status protected by federal, state, or local law.